Chemistry Technician
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THE COMPANY
Thermacell Repellents Inc. is a privately held company with a mission to liberate people who love the outdoors from the harmful effects of insects. Founded in 1999 and based outside of Boston in Bedford Massachusetts Thermacell makes the worlds leading zone mosquito repellent protecting people and pets up to 20ft in outdoor spaces without sprays scents or chemicals on your skin.
Dedicated to delivering the best consumer experience we have an everexpanding product line for both adventure and home use. We aim to change the way people repel insects through our awardwinning science backed products disruptive innovation and expanding distribution across multiple retail & ecomm channels in over 30 countries across the globe.
Thermacell currently employs 125 full time employees at our 4 locations: Bedford Massachusetts (Corporate HQ) Buford Georgia (Manufacturing & Distribution) and Hampton Florida (Science & Research Center).
ROLE PURPOSE:
TRI is seeking a Chemistry Technician to support formula development and analytical and quality testing. This position will report directly to Rebecca Heinig Science Manager and serve as a part of the Science and Research Team in Hampton FL.
STATUS: Exempt
WORKING HOURS: Typically between 85pm MF (open to some flexibility)
WORK LOCATION: Science and Research Center 6393 Navarre Ave Hampton FL 32044
Please note: Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role youll get to:
Support all technical aspects of Thermacells chemistry program.
Assist in the development of new formulas that meet performance targets and create new product concepts using innovative formulation ideas.
Conduct Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and nonGLP laboratory studies to accurately document the quality safety and characterization of chemical compounds and formulations.
Accurately record data and draft various technical reports.
Collate archive and distribute data packages to support the global business.
Maintain an orderly and safe laboratory and workspace.
Ensure supply inventories are maintained to support planned activities.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment to support planned activities.
Support the quality and the manufacturing team to conduct accurate and timely quality testing and raise potential issues in an expedient manner.
Ensure compliance with laboratory and facility safety programs.
Assist in other duties as assigned to support the laboratory and global business.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
We are looking for a candidate who:
Lives our core values of Drive Ownership Integrity Teamwork and Evolution
Authentic and personable humble smart
Relentless work ethic juiced by results not titles or activities
Externally competitive internally collaborative
Highly resourceful. Handson and practical
Chooses curiosity and a commitment to learning over being right
Radically candid always with positive intention
Motivated by challenge resilient in the face of setbacks or adversity
Able to critically think and navigate within a variety of ambiguous situations
Even keeled energy brings calm to chaos low drama
Make impeccable agreements delivers end to end results with excellence
Makes high quality databased decisions with autonomy
Unquenchable thirst for learning and selfimprovement
Effective communicator meeting people where they are
Manages multiple complex and competing priorities
Can anticipate data needs to support existing products and new product applications.
Maintains and delivers timely accurate reports to support the global business.
Shows STRONG attention to detail and accuracy.
Is a highly resourceful problem solver that is not discouraged by creative troubleshooting.
Has proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maturity.
Believes safety is paramount.
COMPENSATION
Compensation for this position will include a competitive base salary and an Annual Target Bonus programdetails proved separately. Compensation will also include participation in the Companys Long Term Incentive Plan. Benefits for this position will consist of vacation benefits at a competitive level along with 9 paid holidays 2 Floating Holidays and a day off for your Birthday! Additionally a company shutdown period is offered for one week between Christmas and New Years Day.
We are proud to offer a competitive & valuable benefits package that enables you to protect your health your family and your way of life. It includes bestinclass medical & dental insurance where Thermacell pays for 82.5 of the premiums; Thermacell also pays for the first half of your medical deductible through our Health Reimbursement Account. Long & Shortterm Disability & Group Term Life insurance (onetime base salary plus bonus up to max) is also available at no cost to you. Forty hours of sick time is also available on your first day of employment.
Additionally you will have access to a variety of additional benefits such as vision supplemental life critical illness Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Dependent Care FSA accident SecureSave savings account EAP (Employee Assistance Program) product benefit wellness benefit and pet insurance for your furry family members! You can find all the details and additional discounts in our benefits guide.
You may start contributing to our 401k after completing 30 days of service (enrolling on the first of the following month). You will be eligible for the employer match up to 4 (base salary overtime wages subject to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) legal limit) after completing one year of service.
WHY WORK HERE
We are proud of our company culture its the fuel behind our dynamic and buzzing community! Our people are authentic competitive and compassionate. Its truly a unique formula for success.
We believe in the virtuous cycle of thriving employees fueling a thriving business. We believe in growing great leaders and helping people to unleash their full human potential. We believe in creating a frictionless organization where clarity and empowerment to do the work that matters as fast as possible. We believe in making impeccable agreements and relentlessly tracking exceptional results and celebrating achievements together! We believe in creating inspiring impact everywhere we can in support of our mission where everyone can be a force multiplier.
OUR CORE VALUES:
Drive An optimistic cando spirit a passion to delight our consumer a belief in the importance of determination and the freedom to make a difference.
Ownership We are empowered to take accountability for our contributions and desire to do the highest quality work with responsible urgency to drive business results.
Integrity We will always do the right thing guided by truth and sincerity. We exercise constructive candor and have the willingness to challenge and be challenged in all interactions.
Teamwork The belief that we is greater than me and with collective brainpower we are better together. We are a community of compassionate support and collective success. We win as one and play hard in celebration together.
Evolution We are committed to continuous improvement always learning growing and adapting to constant change. We seek progress over perfection.
OUR COMMITMENT: Thermacell is committed to preserving a culture of diversity inclusion and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences knowledge life experiences and unique talents represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact. We strive to create a supportive community where we all can show up as our authentic selves and are confident and comfortable to be genuine with our teammates in our daytoday work environment. We are proud to be an equalopportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion citizenship national origin sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age physical or mental disability veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state federal or local law.
OUR AWARDS: Popular Mechanics Grand Award Winner Recreation Best of Whats New 2018 New York Times Wirecutter The Best Mosquito Control Gear for Your Patio or Yard Outside Magazine Best Car Camping Gear 2018 Backpacker Magazine Best Backpacking Accessory 2019 Field & Stream Best of the Best Award Good Housekeeping Research Institute #1 Tabletop Mosquito Repellent LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent System CES TWICE AwardsCanadian Tire Digital Excellence Award CES New Tech Award IDEA Good Design Award Good Housekeeping Home Products Award This Old House Editors Choice Time Magazine Best Inventions 2022 Outside Gear Guide Editors Choice 2022 NYT Wirecutter pick for The Best Mosquito Control Gear for your Patio or Yard 2023 CNN Underscored Editors Pick 2024
Bachelors degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry
2 years of successful professional formulation and/or analytical chemistry experience with experience in pesticide/bioactive products preferred.
Proven ability to follow laboratory procedures and protocols; GLP experience is preferred.
Direct expertise in the use of a range of analytical chemistry instrumentation specifically 2 years of experience with GCMS GCFID SPLC and HPLC experience
Familiarity with quality assurance techniques.
Proven ability to plan organize problem solve and coordinate multiple tasks.
Proven ability to document accurate data in official laboratory records and report findings in technical publications.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time 4 or more hours) and conduct repetitive laboratory tasks.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and other software.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
